OUTDOOR SERVICE - NOVEMBER 12

This Sunday, November 12, the 11:00 AM service will take place in Atladena Park. This will serve as an outreach for the community surrounding AVPC. So, invite a friend and join us during the late service in Altadena Park. 

ALTADENA PARK WORKDAY - NOVEMBER 18

Grab your shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, work gloves, and any other tools that might be useful, and join us for our next Altadena Park workday Saturday, November 18 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will be putting out pine straw, planting trees, refreshing the pathway, and working on the fire pit.

BABY GEAR SWAP - NOVEMBER 18

Join us Saturday, November 18 at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall for a Baby Gear Swap! Bring your lightly used infant and children’s clothes, toys, and supplies to share with others who may need them. There is no obligation to donate anything - feel free to just come and browse.

SACRED ROAD SHOEBOXES - DUE NOVEMBER 19

Christmas is right around the corner and AVPC is once again partnering with Sacred Road Ministries to provide 60 shoebox gifts for them to distribute to needy families. Christmas Shoeboxes can be used as a ministry tool to remind the kids of God’s love and faithfulness for us. Pick up a tag from the display in the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate. Boxes are due back Sunday, November 19.

THANKSGIVING BOXES - DUE NOVEMBER 19

Thanksgiving will be here soon, and this year we would like to provide 9 families with a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. All items must be brought to the church by Sunday, November 19. Collection bins are in the Parlor and Welcome Center. Call the church office with any questions. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

HANGING OF THE GREEN - NOVEMBER 21 (TENTATIVELY NOVEMBER 22)

Join your church family for this year’s Hanging of the Green on Tuesday, November 21 (and 22 if necessary) from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Children who are old enough are welcome to join you as junior decorators, but no childcare will be provided. Please sign up online with THIS LINK. Contact Natalie Short with any questions. 

WORSHIP CENTER TRAINING - NOVEMBER 29

You’re invited to come and learn more about how you can love and serve the preschoolers of our church. Join us for a Worship Center teacher and helper training on November 29, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM in the Worship Center room. Worship Center meets during the sermon portion of corporate worship. During this time, our preschool through first graders explore the foundations of corporate worship. For more information, contact Catie Lumpkin at catie@avpc.org.

NOVEMBER SALTSHAKER

The Saltshaker is back! You can pick up a copy of our monthly newsletter in the Parlor or Welcome Center, or you can find it on our website by following THIS LINK.

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK - DECEMBER 3

Join us on Sunday, December 3 at 5:00 PM for our 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Altadena Park. There will be cookies and hot chocolate, a craft for the kids, and a gospel presentation. Invite your friends!

USHERS NEEDED

Our ushers help make visitors and members feel welcome by helping them find seating, making sure they have a service bulletin, and more. Ushers serve once a month, and some training is provided. If you’re interested in joining our usher ministry, please contact Jim Baird at jbaird@amalighting.com.

PRAYER PROMPT BOOKMARKS

The Prayer Prompt bookmarks from the Prayer Ministry Team are now available for use. Pick up your copy from the Parlor, the Welcome Center, or by following THIS LINK. Each month there will be a specific theme and Scripture verses for you to use in praying for the Pastoral Transition Process. The theme for the month of November is Trusting and Not Being Afraid.

Pray the week of November 5 – November 11:

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Pray the week of November 12 – November 18:

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:6–7

Pray the week of November 19 – November 25:

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Pray the week of November 26 – December 2:

“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; he is my helper.” Psalm 118:6–7

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Scott and Dana Jennings. They serve in Birmingham, England with Betel of Britain, a division of WEC International (Worldwide Evangelism for Christ). They work with the homeless, addicts, and ex-offenders through counseling, prayer and Bible studies. They also assist with street evangelism and prison ministries.